Trump’s Russia gamble puts America’s credibility on the line

Realism emphasizes power; liberalism emphasizes rules. But both recognize that a great power’s cheapest yet most valuable asset is credibility. By this standard, President Donald Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russia, effectively abandoning Ukraine, risks exchanging long-term strategic capital for short-term tactical gains. The immediate benefits are real: easing oil prices and inflation, freeing […]

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